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The Bygone Era of Angie Chen’s My Name Ain’t Suzie (1985)

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Oct 29, 2026

The restoration of Angie Chen’s My Name Ain’t Suzie (1985) offers us a glimpse into another facet of the Hong Kong New Wave. The film was something of an anomaly in its time. Taking centre stage was Pat Ha, a relatively new actress who had made her feature film debut in Patrick Tam’s Nomad (1982). The film became known for its avant-garde sensibilities,…

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